Sandals Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

Butch's Chophouse
The Merry Monkey English Pub
Caribbean Village Premium Room
Crystal Lagoon Village
Pool and Swim-up bar
Artist impression of Indian Restaurant
Caribbean Village Deluxe Room
Crystal Lagoon Village
Schooners Restaurant
Schooners Seafood Restaurant
Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Bombay Club Restaurant
Portofinos Restaurant
Ocean Village Pent House Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Bayside Restaurant
Ocean Village Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon Village Swim-Up Suites
Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up Club Level Luxury Room with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up One Bedroom Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub
Kimonos
Lobby Bar
Club Sandals Lounge
Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Beachfront Club Level Suite
Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Butch's Chophouse
The Merry Monkey English Pub
Caribbean Village Premium Room
Crystal Lagoon Village
Pool and Swim-up bar
Artist impression of Indian Restaurant
Caribbean Village Deluxe Room
Crystal Lagoon Village
Schooners Restaurant
Schooners Seafood Restaurant
Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Bombay Club Restaurant
Portofinos Restaurant
Ocean Village Pent House Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Bayside Restaurant
Ocean Village Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon Village Swim-Up Suites
Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up Club Level Luxury Room with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up One Bedroom Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub
Kimonos
Lobby Bar
Club Sandals Lounge
Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Beachfront Club Level Suite
Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub

The hotel

This Luxury Included® adults-only resort is set between lush, green gardens and a beautiful white sandy beach on the south coast. Choose between a spacious room equipped with all mod-cons. or your very own suite overlooking the gardens or the Caribbean Sea. When you can tear yourself away from the comfort of your private surrounds, take advantage of the vast choice of activities and amenities that await you. There’s complimentary scuba-diving for certified divers, kayaking, and sailing all included, experiences you’ll both treasure - or simply do nothing more than laze by one of three delightful swimming pools, soaking up the sun. When it comes to dining, you’re spoilt for choice with 11 gourmet restaurants serving delicious dishes in an intimate atmosphere.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Spa

Where is it

On the vibrant south coast, set on beautiful Maxwell Beach and within walking distance of St Lawrence Gap. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

280 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, private balcony or patio, HD LED Smart TV, complimentary WiFi access, telephone, coffee maker, mini bar with soft drinks, wines and local beers, iPod docking stations, safe, hairdryer, and iron and board. All rooms have 1 king-size bed and sleep maximum 2 adults. Caribbean Deluxe Rooms are set amongst tropical gardens on the second floor, overlooking the tropical gardens.

All Inclusive of: Sandals resorts are Luxury Included®; from luxury accommodation, 5-Star Global Gourmet™ dining, unlimited premium-brand drinks and tips, to a huge range of sports facilities and entertainment — its all included! Exclusive Exchange Programme so guests also have access to the facilities at Sandals Royal Barbados next door. 

Caribbean Village:

Caribbean Honeymoon Premium Rooms are located on the first floor, with views of the gardens.

Caribbean Premium Rooms are located on the first floor, with views of the tropical gardens.

Caribbean Grand Luxe Rooms are located on the second and third floors, with garden views.

Caribbean Grande Luxe Walkout Rooms are as above, but located on the ground floors with direct access from the patio to the resort's gardens.

Crystal Lagoon Village:

Crystal Lagoon Luxury Honeymoon Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the first and second floors, with views of the crystal lagoon pool and gardens.

Crystal Lagoon Club Level Luxury Honeymoon Suite with Balcony Tranquillity Soaking Tub are located on the third floor, with views of the crystal lagoon pool and gardens. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up Club Level Luxury Room with Patio Tranquillity Soaking Tub are located on the ground floor, with direct swim-out access to the crystal lagoon pool from the patio. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Crystal Lagoon One-Bedroom Butler Honeymoon Luxury Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are set along the long crystal lagoon river pool, featuring a separate living room and a spa-style bathroom with circular tub. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Crystal Lagoon Swim-up One-Bedroom Butler Suites with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are as above, but are located on the ground floor with direct zero-entry swim-out access to the crystal lagoon pool from the patio. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Village:

Beachfront Honeymoon Club Level Suites are located on the first and second floors, with views of the beach and ocean, and feature a sitting area and spa-style bathroom. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront Club Level Suites are as above. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront Club Level Suites with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the third floor, with views of the beach and Caribbean Sea, featuring a sitting area and spa-style bathroom. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront Penthouse Club Level Suites with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are as above but are located on the top floor, offering panoramic views of the beach and ocean. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront One-Bedroom Butler Suites with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on each end of the Beachfront Village, with stunning views of the beach and Caribbean Sea from the expansive balcony. Featuring separate living room, and bathroom with Kohler clawfoot bath tub. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Penthouse One-Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are as above, but are located on the top floors, offering panoramic views of the beach and ocean. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Club Sandals Service:

  • Dedicated Club Sandals Lounge accessible 24-hours with Club Sandals concierge available 8:00am–10:00pm daily to assist with excursions, restaurant reservations, spa bookings and anything else you may need.
  • Preferred Club Sandals Lounge check-in with chilled towel and Champagne upon arrival.
  • Weekly hosted activities such a cocktail parties, martini evenings, wine tasting, snorkelling and exclusive Island Routes tours.
  • In-room stocked mini-bar with a selection of spirits, beer and wine as well as soft drinks, juices and water.
  • Room service available from 7:00am–10:00pm daily.

Sandals Butler Elite Service:

Providing you with uncompromising attention of a personal butler trained to the highest standards. Beginning with lemongrass-scented hand towels, welcome cocktails and culinary treats upon arrival, a private resort orientation and a luggage unpacking service you will then be supplied with a personal mobile phone to reach your Butler when needed. Your wish is their command! In addition, butler guests will also have access to all the Club Sandals amenities and weekly activities. In addition, you will also have 24-hour room service.

5-Star Global Gourmet™ at Sandals Resorts brings new sights, sounds and tastes to all guests at each meal — of course, all included! 11 gourmet restaurants: Spices (International breakfast and lunch, and pan-Caribbean dinner), Portofino's (á la carte Italian; open for breakfast and dinner), Schooners (á la carte seafood restaurant; open for dinner only), The Mariner Seaside Grill (open from 11:00am-6:00pm), Butch's Chophouse (New York style steakhouse; open for dinner only, reservations required), Café de Paris (French Patisserie), Kimonos (Japanese Teppanyaki), The Merry Monkey (British Gastro Pub; open for dinner and late night snacks), Dino’s Pizzeria, Soy (Sushi Bar) and Bombay Club (Sandals first ever Indian Restaurant; open for buffet breakfast and Indian cuisine for dinner). Doggies hotdog stand and a weekly Chocolate Buffet. 8 bars, including swim-up/pool bar. Additional 9 restaurants at Sandals Royal Barbados next door.

Nightly live entertainment including a resident band and cabaret shows. Weekly Manager’s Cocktail Party.

3 freshwater swimming pools and 2 whirlpools including a seaside infinity whirlpool. Fitness centre and Yoga pavilion. Red Lane® Spa with full range of treatments*. Scuba-diving* (free for certified divers, fee applies to others). Paddle boarding, windsurfing, snorkelling, Hobie Cat sailing, boogie boarding, and kayaking. Glass bottom boat trips. Volleyball, Bocce ball, cricket, pool, board games, and table tennis.

Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi access in all room categories and public areas. Resort Shop* and Epix Professional Imaging* (photo shop).

Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

3 nights.

*Denotes local charge.

Dress code: evening dress code for gentlemen states that smart trousers or jeans, long or short sleeve dress shirts (with or without collar) and dress shoes or sandals must be worn. Shorts, t-shirts, sleeveless shirts, trainers, flip-flops, hats and caps are not permitted in the evening.

Please note: two people in love over 18 years only.

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Nov 19, 2024 645gt

Pretty bad experience for our family. They were over booked so they downgraded our rooms for several nights. You would think we would get a refund for this but we didn’t - only a credit that had to be spent at their shops. The rooms are in need of remodel -stains on furniture/cracked and moldy tiles etc. The attraction for many at Sandals… Read more
Pretty bad experience for our family. They were over booked so they downgraded our rooms for several nights. You would think we would get a refund for this but we didn’t - only a credit that had to be spent at their shops. The rooms are in need of remodel -stains on furniture/cracked and moldy tiles etc. The attraction for many at Sandals resorts is the restaurants but at this location it was near impossible to get into the restaurants. They have limited seating and hours. Only a few except reservations which leaves people wondering for hours looking for a restaurant they can get into. Management at the resort is poor. Read less
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Nov 19, 2024 Holly K

I wanted to write a review as I was getting very nervous approaching our trip having been reading all of the reviews. We were at Sandals Barbados Honeymoon room with Balcony pool. We were welcomed with cold towels and escorted to the desk. Our room was ready and I had checked us in online before arriving. I strongly advise you to check in prior… Read more
I wanted to write a review as I was getting very nervous approaching our trip having been reading all of the reviews. We were at Sandals Barbados Honeymoon room with Balcony pool. We were welcomed with cold towels and escorted to the desk. Our room was ready and I had checked us in online before arriving. I strongly advise you to check in prior to arrival. We paid a $400 fee on the room in case of any purchases in advance. Our room was exactly what we required and were very pleased with the room. All of the food was amazing, daily pizzas from Dino's sometimes a wait but so worth it. We tried both Butch's (definitely prefer the chop house to steak and seafood) the experience at Kimono's was amazing and we enjoyed the Chinese (although wait time in there was ridiculous and overshadowed the great food) and Bombay's was a hit. I would recommend getting the app where you can book restaurants but also talk to their virtual assistant Gina who allows you to speak to Sandals staff and they will make bookings on your behalf. The sunbeds are a major issue if you are not an early riser, Butlers do take priority over the loungers and this sometimes did affect our day when some butler level guests did not use their sunbeds all day and when you have spent a lot of money on a vacation I did not expect it to be so difficult. We got engaged on the beach at sunset and I must thank the staff that assisted with such a special moment including our photographer who captured the whole event Mark. Thank you! Overall we had the most amazing vacation at Sandals Barbados, rooms were cleaned daily we were never missed, luggage was slow arriving to our room on the first day but other than that fine! There is a clear mix of staff some are over the top lovely and greet you with such warmth but others including pool bar staff almost see you as an inconvenience its a real mixed bag which is frustrating as some of the staff were absolutely amazing. There are people selling drugs on the beach as mentioned in other reviews but they arent pushy and a simple no thank you was enough to end the conversation, at the end of the day there are no private beaches in Barbados and they aren't doing anything wrong, they were quite polite and wished you on your way. I have had an issue with the payment for our engagement photos where the front desk took an additional payment instead of taking the money out of the pre allocated bolt at the start of the vacation, I have now had the payment taken three times and I am awaiting a response form Sandals as its obviously a lot of money. So my key take aways:- - check in before you arrive -download the sandals app and use this to book your bookable restaurants or speak to a member of staff - Champagne is lovely as are most of the cocktails of the day. - Staff are a mixed bag but didnt affect our holiday. - Take sunbed clips and your own towels in order to secure them early- Sandals you do need to improve on this and not let the butler's dominate the allowance! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very Disappointing Experience - A Genuine Review

Nov 18, 2024 Lauren F

I don’t know where to begin with this hotel. My advice? Save your precious holiday time and hard-earned money for somewhere else. This review comes from someone who loves holidays, meeting new people, and is by no means overly critical. These are the genuine issues we faced: Room Cleaning: Our room was forgotten multiple days. I called… Read more
I don’t know where to begin with this hotel. My advice? Save your precious holiday time and hard-earned money for somewhere else. This review comes from someone who loves holidays, meeting new people, and is by no means overly critical. These are the genuine issues we faced: Room Cleaning: Our room was forgotten multiple days. I called housekeeping repeatedly, morning and evening, and was assured someone was on the way. No one ever came, leaving us with a dirty room and no towels. Room service food was left outside our door for 4 days, disgusting. Sunbeds: Guests with butler service had their towels placed early in the morning, often not showing up for hours, leaving other guests without beds. Worse, I saw butlers moving beds and umbrellas for their clients while other guests were in the sea. Shocking behavior. Getting a beach towel was non existent they don’t have enough for guests, people would be taking them at night to get a chance. Staff Attitude: Many staff members appeared disinterested and treated us like an inconvenience. Getting a drink or table felt like a chore for them. Eye contact was rare, and simple courtesy was lacking. Laundry: We called for laundry service for four days in a row, with repeated promises it would be collected. After six days, we gave up and resorted to washing our clothes with shampoo in the bathtub. Restaurant Bookings: Restaurants that required bookings were nearly impossible to access without butler service. Even when we did manage a booking, it was at 9 PM. For non-reservation restaurants, half the tables sat empty, yet we waited over an hour for a table because spaces were held for potential butler guests. Bar and Drink Options: Requests for premium drinks were often met with “we’re out of stock.” Beer ran out on multiple days—even when the hotel wasn’t full. This is unacceptable for a resort of this caliber. Internet: The Wi-Fi failed daily unless we purchased premium access for $75 USD. Overall, this was a deeply disappointing experience. This hotel prioritizes butler service guests at the expense of others, creating a frustrating and inequitable environment. For the sake of future visitors, I urge management to address these issues urgently. For 6200 pounds for a basic room this hotel is 100 percent not worth the money Read less
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Nov 17, 2024 Char A

We just arrived to find our room is dirty. I don’t want to touch these FILTHY light switches. For the money we pay, not impressed. Hopefully this isn’t foreshadowing the rest of our trip. This is our third sandal’s (for business purposes) and I’ve yet to be impressed.
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Nov 16, 2024 Leigh T

Booked this months ago with my wife Today I had a call it’s been cancelled as they are refurbing the Barbados side was meant to be going in 11 days Absolute joke I’ll never book to go there again or any sandals resorts I’m so glad I booked a package holiday to get a refund I fill sorry for people who booked individual